Beth n Rod

Good question Daniel, I have asked myself that very question but then the first time I tried to sand without washing all the crap off first was an indicator on a larger scale what I would be up against and I didn't like the prospect. The mold and mildew makes for some quick clogging of the sandpaper. Now, I realize that doing the job right the first time is key but sometimes one just needs to do it twice as the second time is purely just for the removal of all the dirt and debris from the sanding process and ensuring the surface is properly prepped. Wash/strip/neutralize the wood, sand, then wash the wood again with a percarbonate/neutralize, buff then seal. Works like a charm. Some may consider this to be reducing profits but that is an assumption. The pricing has to be in line with the work in order to keep it profitable. Obviously this is calculated accordingly. The following is for those who are curious... Wash/Strip/Neutralize= $xxx (sqft) Sanding= $xxx (sqft/hr+materials and rental) Percarb wash= $xxx (sqft-% [for less difficulty]) Buffing= $xxx Seal = $xxx Yes, we do get customers to pay for all this, they are willing to do so because the potential of having it reskinned vs sanding is more expensive. The motivator is small children and alleviation of splinters for all. Rod!~

Wow! What a nice series of pics. I'm sure the customer was thrilled. Beth :cup:

Nice job!!! Beth

We ALWAYS neutralize after any alkaline cleaner. Might be a weaker solution, may not dwell as long, but we never skip it. The wood pH is altered and needs to be changed. Doesn't matter if the cleaner becomes inert. We have tried skipping it before, the results in our experience are better after neutralization. You also can't tell me that 100% of that deck is still properly coated and so it would see no benefit from it, otherwise you would not be doing the maintenance. Beth

Yes, that would be a cool thing for here on TGS! Home of the woodies! Beth

So long as you have a backup, don't care what it is. Beth

Drives crash. You'll need a backup. Always have a backup. Beth

Finally the after pics.... Percarb, neutralize, maintenance coat. Your rails should be in better shape, the floor is pretty standard. Tell them not to hang wet towels on the rails! Promotes mildew growth. Beth :cup:

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Hey Ron, We have a chat room HERE too. Why not publicize that? Beth

Try posting them again, maybe log out and back in. Other comment - did you really wash and seal this?!?!?! YIKES!!! Beth

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Here is what he is trying to say: Just stick the disc in the drive and click 'Record' dammit! Rod!~

megabyte=1,000,000 bytes gigabyte=1.07 billion bytes terabyte=1000 gigabytes 4 gigabyte/movie = 200 movies on a TB hard drive cause you have to leave space for partitioning. Still that's a considerable amount of movies. Rod!~

We were just washing a large house (estate) last week and had a 100' hose blow in the middle. Luckily we brought extra with us. It was a Goodyear single wire twisted hose. Now it's a dead hose. New hoses in the spring! Beth

They had one at an office supply place I was at....Staples I think it was...storage is cheap now. Beth

OMG! I did that too! I had a blast doing that. Beth

Yes...I did list them under ESI. Didn't get our vote however.... Beth

Don't forget to VOTE. Beth :)

Happy Birthday Ron! Hope you have a GREAT day today. Beth

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